HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1988 Regular MeetingThe Planning 8 Zoning Commission of the City of Fairhope met September 14,
1988 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Complex.
Present: Chairman Dick Sanderson; members Tim Kant, Mike Ford,
Cindy McBrearty, William Richmond, Cecil Pitman, James
P. Nix. Zoning Officer, Bob Lunsford and Secretary
Betty Rivenbark
The minutes of the August 1, 1988 meeting were duly approved on motion
by James P. Nix, seconded by Tim Kant.
The Board accepted for public hearing at the next meeting, October 3, 1988,
a request for zoning of R-2 Single Family Medium Density for the property
of Gavin Hunter concurrent w/annexation. The property being located at
the Southeast corner of Fairhope Avenue and Troyer Road. Tim Kant
moved to accept, William Richmond seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Bob explained to the Commission the request to rearrange Lot 7 and 8
in Greeno Park into lots 7, 8 & 9 and requesting a waiver of alley and
allow utility easement to serve on lots 1-6. Richey Irvine spoke saying
that the alleyway served no general purpose, that the sewer line runs
along the rear of property and they are requesting waiver of alley.
Mr. Sanderson said the Planning & Zoning Commission did have the authority
to grant a variance. Cecil Pitman moved to recommend granting Mr. Irvine's
request, Richard Sanderson seconded. Mr. Nix said he was not opposed
to what requested, he is questioning the validity of the requirement of
the alley. He would like it looked into to determine if we need it, if not
get rid of it. Mr. Sanderson asked Bob to prepare the appropriate change
for action at the next meeting. Motion was approved unanimously.
Bob presented to the Commission a request for preliminary approval of
Quail Creek Estates. There are 314 lots involved in the total plan,
70 in Unit I, he said there were two adjustments that needed to be made
that have been made and that he recommended approval for Unit 1
and tentative approval to the master plan with the stipulation that each
phase come back as proposed. The question was asked about the annexation
bill, Mr. Sanderson said he understood it had passed and was waiting for
the governor's signature. Ack spoke to the Commission and showed a
master map to the public present. A resident asked about where Cowpen
Creek ran, that he had a drainage problem. It was determined that he
is above area being discussed. Another resident said he did not like
R-5 designation next to his property what could he do. He was told to
appear at zoning meeting which is scheduled for October 3, meeting.
Cindy asked about restrictive covenants and told that they do have them
and they will have an architectural review board also. They were asked
to provide a copy of the restrictive covenants to the Planning Commission
members. The cost of the lots was discussed and zoning. They stated
that they would like to start as soon as they go through the normal process
of zoning. James P. Nix moved for preliminary approval of Unit I,
Cecil Pitman seconded and motion carried unanimously.
Under old business Cindy mentioned that she would like to get back working
with Dick Sanderson, Gibby Killoch and Bob on the sign ordinance.
Under new business, the Commission recognized Curtis Gordon who was
seeking guidance on a concept he had for the L' Orange property located
on Magnolia Ave. That it is zoned B-3b and that he had already gotten
approval of 9 residential units in this spot but now he wished to have
the Commission consider the concept of PUD with 6 patio garden homes,
keeping in tune with Fairhope and the architecture of the area. Bob
said he was familiar with this to a point, that they were suggesting
individual lot arrangement w/private street. That he needed to get
adequate details. Mr. Gordon was told that the Commission liked the
concept that it would be a good area for patio garden homes. The earlier
drainage problem was discussed and it was thought that this could be
handled without any problems. Mr. Sanderson told Mr. Gordon he had
his direction. Mr. Gordon thanked the Commision for their guidance.
There being no further business, meeting was duly adjourned.